Prachinburi:The flood situation in Ban Sang district remains critical as many roads are still submerged, particularly affecting the Phanom Sarakham-Ban Sang route. Water levels are significant, preventing small vehicles from passing through. Other routes such as Ban Sang-Bang Khanak, Ban Sang-Dong Lakorn, and Ban Sang-Phai Thaeo-Yothakam are also heavily affected, with only high-clearance pickup trucks allowed.
According to Thai News Agency, the widespread flooding has severely impacted agricultural areas, damaging rice fields and fish ponds. Homes and residences in the district have also suffered damage. While water levels vary across different locations, officials continue to monitor the situation closely, assessing the impact and preparing for potential changes in water levels.
In the Prachinburi municipal area, some signs of receding floods are observed, allowing residents to begin returning home to assess damage. However, areas along riverbanks remain flooded, delaying normal cleaning and resettlement.
Meanwhile, in Ayutthaya, the accelerated water release from the Chao Phraya Dam and Rama VI Dam has caused communities along the Chao Phraya River to flood due to overflowing banks. In some areas, water levels have reached approximately 1.80 meters. Continuous rainfall has heightened concerns among residents, particularly in Moo 4, Khonon Luang Subdistrict, Bang Pa-in District, where roads are heavily flooded and boats are necessary for access.
Local residents report that the annual flooding has persisted for about two weeks this year, with water levels rising quickly in some areas to as high as 3 meters. This recurring issue has forced many to seek shelter at bus stops and buy food, as their homes remain submerged. The continuous heavy rain and ongoing water release from the Chao Phraya Dam at 2,500 cubic meters per second have added to their worries about rising water levels.
In response, soldiers from the 5th Cavalry Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment, Royal Guard, in Saraburi Province are working with public and government agencies in Bang Pa-in District to construct a bridge for access to the animal welfare area, amidst continuous rain. The flooding in Bang Pa-in District has affected 14 sub-districts and 116 villages, impacting 8,817 households.